1899 Army and Navy with origial cavalry holster and cartridge carrier.

[cgt4570]

Here are my two U.S. 1899s. Front one is an Army I got from Rock Island Auction a couple weeks back. It was advertised as 'action needs work'. Turned out to be nothing more than dried oil keeping the cylinder from spinning freely.
Rear is my Navy I traded some parts for a few years back.
Holster is an original Rock Island Arsenal from 1906.
Cartridge box is also RIA and dated 1908.
The belt is old but not milsurp.

 

[andy52]

I've been looking for navy model 1899 just haven't come across one yet, they didn't make many of them.

 

[H Richard]

There were 20,975 made in 1899 - 1902. Lord only knows how many are still in existence after 120 years. Don't be afraid to shoot, I exercise mine, (s/n 8636) every few years with nice light WC loads. Still shots great.

 

[cgt4570]

Only a thousand each

There were only a thousand each of the Army and Navy produced. I've seen more Army's come up for discussion or auction than the Navy version. Probably not a lot of survivors.
I just sold an 1899 Army that was refinished in nickel since I found a correct original blue one.
I have a few other 1899s in .32WCF and .38 in the safes.

There were 20,975 made in 1899 - 1902. Lord only knows how many are still in existence after 120 years. Don't be afraid to shoot, I exercise mine, (s/n 8636) every few years with nice light WC loads. Still shots great.

 

[auburnguy]

Very nice I have a great Army still looking for a Navy, I will get one soon.

 

[delcrossv]

Mine's a commercial version, (s/n 1215) but a great shooter. Likes Black Hills HBWCs.120 years young.